Judo meaning "gentle way” is a modern combat sport that originated in Japan.

Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to throw one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent or force an opponent to submit by joint locking the elbow or by applying a choke.

Paris, France: During a magnificent gala at the Opéra Garnier in Paris, the International Judo Federation celebrated its 60th anniversary. Several prizes were awarded to important members of the judo family, including the best female j...

Tokyo, Japan: At the Judo Grand Slam organised recently in Tokyo, Japan, the President of the International Judo Federation, Marius L. Vizer, and the President of the French Judo Federation, Jean-Luc Rouge, presented donation cheques o...